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Research Summary

Dr. Juthani is primarily interested in infectious diseases in the aging population. Specifically, she is investigating diagnostic, management, and prevention strategies for urinary tract infections and pneumonia in nursing home residents. Her current research focus has shifted to optimizing antimicrobial use at the end of life.

Specialized Terms: Infectious diseases in the aging population

Extensive Research Description

Dr. Juthani has focused her investigative efforts on improving the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infections in older adults. Her federally funded research program has conducted studies on improving the diagnosis and management of UTI in nursing home residents. Currently, she is the Principal Investigator for a clinical trial of cranberry capsules vs placebo for the reduction of UTI in nursing home women. In addition, she was an investigator on a cluster randomized controlled trial to prevent pneumonia in nursing home elders. These avenues of investigation have led to her current interests in the role of antibiotic therapy at the end of life. Her overlying research interests include hospital epidemiology, hospital acquired infections, and multi drug resistant organisms.

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